In this episode of the Ketones and Coffee Podcast, Lorenz invites returning guest Thom King, CEO of Steviva Brands and Icon Foods, author of 'Guy Gone Keto', and a keto lifestyle enthusiast. The discussion covers a wide range of topics including King's personal experience with gaining weight during COVID-19, the impact of stress on dietary habits, and his journey back to health using keto principles combined with innovative biohacks.  King shares insights on the challenges of maintaining a keto lifestyle, the exploration of peptides like semaglutide for weight loss, and his experiments with GLP-1 agonists and keto supplementation. The conversation also delves into broader topics such as the importance of ingredient awareness, the personal legacy through knowledge, the evolving food industry, and philosophical musings on life, commitment, and the human experience. Tom King's evolving role from CEO to Chief Innovations Officer, and his perspectives on creating a community through vulnerability and leadership, are highlighted towards the end. 00:00 Welcome to the Ketones and Coffee Podcast with Tom King 00:41 Reflecting on COVID-19's Impact on Health and Lifestyle 01:57 Tom King's Journey with Keto and COVID-19 Challenges 04:29 Exploring Weight Loss Hacks and Semaglutide Experience 06:43 Combining Keto with GLP-1 Agonists for Optimal Results 13:46 Tom King's Future Plans and Thoughts on Legacy 19:28 The Power of Vulnerability and Community in Overcoming Challenges 27:52 Navigating the Food Industry and Making Informed Choices 32:51 The Science of Sweeteners: Monk Fruit, Stevia, and Artificial Alternatives 33:35 The Impact of Artificial Sweeteners on Metabolism and Hunger 36:57 Exploring Dietary Choices: Vegan, Keto, and Carnivore Diets 41:15 The Carnivore Diet: An Ultimate Elimination Diet for Healing 48:17 Personal Triumphs and the Power of Dietary Choices 51:42 Philosophical Musings on Life, Purpose, and the Universe ~~~~~~Estrella by Audiorezout is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.~~~~~~ Save yourself that trip to the market — Instacart delivers groceries in as fast as 1 hour! They connect you with Personal Shoppers in your area to shop and deliver groceries from your favorite stores. Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. Go to ketocoachlorenz.com and use the contact form to get your Free Consultation! Support the Show.